Kleckowski has been a member of the commission for the past three months, filling the term of another commissioner. For the past several years, Klekowski has been a member of the Public Safety Commission (Police, Fire and Emergency Management) for the city of Middletown, according to a press release.

Klekowski “looks forward to working with the commission on the difficult task to ensure the continued safety of the residents of the district, the safety of the firefighters, and continued state-of the-art training and to develop a budget that meets the needs of the district,” the release said.

“Deb’s policy and budget experience, along with her leadership, communication and cooperation with the other commissioners, will allow the South Fire District to continue to provide stellar service to the community, and develop and implement strategies that will benefit all,” the release said.